Labour Market

Hong Kong's jobless rate rose by 0.1 percentage point over the past three months to 3.9 percent, with unemployment increasing in the insurance, construction, and finance sectors. Labour authorities remain optimistic, stating that the growing economy will support the job market.

February 17, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has welcomed the latest Statistics South Africa data showing the province's unemployment rate at 18.1%, the lowest in the country. The Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released on February 17, 2026, indicates a 1.5 percentage point decline year-on-year and a five-year low for the region.